HRIS Analyst III

AAON, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior HRIS Analyst, Payroll, Time Tracking & Absence administers, optimizes, and provides strategic support for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence solutions. The role is the primary subject matter expert for payroll-related system configuration, business processes, compliance requirements, reporting, and enhancements. The position partners with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions support operational objectives, compliance requirements, and a positive employee experience. It leads system enhancements, release management, testing, and continuous improvement while maintaining data integrity and system effectiveness. The role provides functional leadership, drives stakeholder engagement, and advises on payroll and workforce management technology solutions. Work is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment, with regular collaboration across functions and occasional visits to manufacturing and operational environments. Such visits may involve moderate noise and require PPE in production areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of HRIS experience, including significant experience supporting payroll and workforce management systems.
Experience supporting payroll system implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and release management activities.
Experience with reporting, analytics, testing, and stakeholder engagement.
Advanced knowledge of Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence functionality.
Strong understanding of payroll operations, payroll compliance, and workforce management processes.
Experience with Workday business process configuration, reporting, calculated fields, and security concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex business and system requirements.
Expertise in system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills; ability to influence decisions and provide consultative guidance across functional teams.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and system integrity.
Ability to analyze complex payroll, workforce, and system data and provide actionable recommendations.
Ability to lead projects, initiatives, and cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer; frequent use of hands and fingers for data analysis, reporting, and system administration.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of hands-on Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and/or Absence experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary functional administrator and subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
Lead administration, configuration, and optimization of payroll, time tracking, and absence solutions, maintaining reliability, scalability, and data accuracy.
Design, configure, and implement system enhancements, business process improvements, and automation aligned with business needs.
Partner with Payroll Operations, HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT to gather requirements and develop system solutions.
Lead testing for enhancements, Workday releases, integrations, and regulatory updates, including test-plan development and coordination of user acceptance testing.
Evaluate Workday biannual releases and identify improvements to processes, compliance, operational efficiency, and user experience.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics for payroll operations, workforce management, compliance, and decision-making.
Analyze payroll and workforce data trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
Act as the primary escalation point for payroll, time tracking, and absence system issues; lead troubleshooting and resolution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, company policies, data privacy requirements, and internal controls.
Maintain documentation for system configuration, processes, procedures, and governance standards.
Collaborate with external vendors, implementation partners, and AMS providers on enhancements and issue resolution.
Lead cross-functional projects related to Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence functionality.
Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate system configuration and integration performance.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and requirements-gathering sessions.
Recommend functionality and best practices to improve employee and manager experiences.
Develop training materials and knowledge resources to support adoption and self-service.
Mentor junior HRIS analysts and provide guidance on Workday best practices.
Establish configuration, reporting, and data-management standards and governance for Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
Participate in HR technology strategy discussions and roadmap planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.